Research Project Part Time

Subject 208-749 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 50.00
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Year Long, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment (including non-contact time): 480 hours.
Prerequisites: Completion of core subjects: 208-411 Research Philosophies and Statistics; 208-741 Chemistry & Microbiology of Food; 208-742 Food Processing; 208-743 Food Safety and Quality.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Stirk Kyle
Subject Overview:

Each student will complete an individual research project that will be supervised by a panel of at least three members, including the Course Coordinator, the project supervisor and another member of the academic staff appointed by the Head of School. If appropriate, an industry partner may also join this supervisory panel. Before proceeding on the research project each student must prepare a literature review and research proposal to the satisfaction of the supervisory panel.

Assessment: Written minor thesis, maximum of 20,000 words total.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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